ticketfrog123
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bookmarking this for the fall when we play Texas after CDC got to choose his coach and help assemble the staff.
he maneuvered hiring Sark in a quiet manner which seems quite difficult given all the insiders these days
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bookmarking this for the fall when we play Texas after CDC got to choose his coach and help assemble the staff.
he maneuvered hiring Sark in a quiet manner which seems quite difficult given all the insiders these days
denverfrog
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So, you are saying that CDC is the missing link at UT? If you say this every single year, sooner or later, you might be right....but, the problems at UT run deeper than one guy.
helcap
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correlation does not confirm causation
ticketfrog123
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he definitely had an impact with raising funds to make the new carter possible + the expansions and other amenities.
Don’t think donati would get very far if he started asking for money given the state of affairs
ticketfrog123
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i think the improvements he’s made to the football staff in terms of coaching are on the right track. I don’t follow UT so can’t speak to the atmosphere and other issues surrounding the program / attendance, etc.
Brog
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Realtorfrog
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Might consider this thought process if AD’s had a role in coaching players..... AD’s raise money and shake hands...... I don’t see any of our facilities failing, actually improvements have continued. As far as attendance....this has been a crazy last year and looks like another couple of months to go. Yes winning increases attendance but we can’t base anything in this past year.
OmniscienceFrog
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So, what did Del Conte leaving in March 2018 have to do with the football team losing to OU twice in 2017?
Paint It Purple
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One suggested correction. The HENS are running the house. Donati and some Admins are weak
So when it is time to make a coaching change, whose job might that be?
Sweat Equity
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Understatement.
Frognosticator
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I didn't say that. But you have to admit all three of the big sports were doing better, overall, when he was here. And we only lost to OU twice BECAUSE WE PLAYED THEM IN THE BIG XII CHAMPIONSHIP.
Limp Lizard
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I can recall only one really horrible effect by an AD, as far as ruining a fun winning program, That was the hostility and lack of support of Billy Tubbs by Hyman. From the beginning Billy and Hyman did not get along and Hyman gradually, through lack of support from money and facilities and a hostile environment poisoned our basketball. Then Hyman brought in his man and the program has not recovered. Hyman was needed early to put together a professional, well-run Athletic Department. Then he should have left.
Since then the AD's have done a good job of shaking hands and improving the facilities, although I admit anyone will look not so good when compared to CDC. Our ADs (including CDC) have not fired as many coaches and interfered with teams as much as people here want.
As far as Dixon goes, I too am disappointed. But this is a horrible year to judge his performance. Next year I could agree on a NCAA playoffs berth or goodbye Jamie.
Since then the AD's have done a good job of shaking hands and improving the facilities, although I admit anyone will look not so good when compared to CDC. Our ADs (including CDC) have not fired as many coaches and interfered with teams as much as people here want.
As far as Dixon goes, I too am disappointed. But this is a horrible year to judge his performance. Next year I could agree on a NCAA playoffs berth or goodbye Jamie.
BrewingFrog
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Donati is in a terrible position, and some folks ought to realize that.
Cast your minds back to those heady days when Jaime Dixon was signed. Oh, the enthusiasm! Happy! Happy! Yet, there were curmudgeonly voices that warned of the potential impending tragedy of firing a beloved and notable Alumni. Sadly, that set of circumstances has come to pass, and Dixon is, if head not already on block, at least eyeing the scaffold.
Donati listens to a variety of voices on this matter, and these inform his decisions. I tend to think there are some Powerful and Influential Donors who have coughed up seven figures or more to build a palace for Dixon, who are very much questioning their continued support. I also tend to think that there is departmental inertia that would like to see Dixon hang around for "one more year." Of course, there are likely a vocal group that want him gone yesterday, and all the offices and locker rooms fumigated after he leaves. ADJD has plenty of eggs to juggle...
One thing about our AD: He plays his hand very, very close to the vest.
Cast your minds back to those heady days when Jaime Dixon was signed. Oh, the enthusiasm! Happy! Happy! Yet, there were curmudgeonly voices that warned of the potential impending tragedy of firing a beloved and notable Alumni. Sadly, that set of circumstances has come to pass, and Dixon is, if head not already on block, at least eyeing the scaffold.
Donati listens to a variety of voices on this matter, and these inform his decisions. I tend to think there are some Powerful and Influential Donors who have coughed up seven figures or more to build a palace for Dixon, who are very much questioning their continued support. I also tend to think that there is departmental inertia that would like to see Dixon hang around for "one more year." Of course, there are likely a vocal group that want him gone yesterday, and all the offices and locker rooms fumigated after he leaves. ADJD has plenty of eggs to juggle...
One thing about our AD: He plays his hand very, very close to the vest.
jake102
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I think due to our terrible finances and COVID in general, Dixon certainly isn't going anywhere and will be back next year. I fully suspect the team to be our worst team since Dixon arrived and it will be obvious after the 2021/2022 season.
My hope is that Dixon hates it as much as we do and he accepts a smaller California school offer after this season ends.
My hope is that Dixon hates it as much as we do and he accepts a smaller California school offer after this season ends.
ticketfrog123
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finances are terrible at most California schools except UCLA and USC, who are still hurting. I don’t think either are options and the other choices are a huge step down for him
jake102
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I mean.... are they really at this point?
Honest question.....is he really that beloved? I know that usually comes down to winning, but has he endeared himself to the TCU fan base? I think this alum stuff is overrated anyway. I'd argue that TCU provided a nice lucrative landing spot for a coach that had worn out his welcome at his previous spot more than JD was anxious to return to TCU and the timing just worked out.
